Technology Integration: The Basics
Section outline
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We all know that technology is changing the educational landscape and classroom instruction. But what is it that teachers and administrators REALLY need to know in order to get started? This course is designed to get you thinking about some of the most essential questions you will need to consider in order to manage, instruct and plan within a 1:1 student laptop environment.
1. How is a 1:1 classroom different from a traditional classroom?
2. How can you identify good technology integration within your classrooms?
3. What do teachers and adminstrators need to do in order accomodate for a 1:1 environment?
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What are some of the national conversations which are happening regarding technology integration?
Listed below are several publications and resources which will provide insights into where various districts are heading and may help you to formulation questions of your own. Read on and add your voice to the conversation.
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Here's where you can find a link to all of the Classroom Management tools which we will be modeling today. Just click on the links below to find out more.
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A sucessful 1:1 class is more than just getting students on to their laptops. It's also more than just tranfering text and worksheets to the computer. A good 1:1 classroom (like all good classrooms) has H.E.A.T.!
H = Higher Order Thinking Skills
E = Engagement
A = Authentic Questions
T = Technology used appropriately
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Which classroom brought the H.E.A.T.? You can use this link to vote and see the results.
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"Don't be worried about making dramatic changes too quickly. Even incremental change can result in significant improvements in teaching and learning." Robert Marzano
We all know that successful teaching in a 1:1 classroom is more than just guiding kids to a website. But what is good technology integration? Where does a teacher get started? How do you add tech integration to a lesson plan?
This is where the Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) can help. The TIM is a tool designed to help you understand the different LEVELS of technology integration and how to move both teachers and students forward.
Click here to explore the Technology Integration Matrix.
Click here to print a hard copy of the Technology Integration Matrix.
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Click this link to see how some Florida districts are addressing the notion of technology integration within THEIR classrooms.